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National Republican., 1887-09-16
:women In tho Civil Service.

A lady living In Ohio has written to the
President complaining that she has been
denied the privilege OF q civil service ex-
animation because she had not taken out
naturalization papers. She protests that
she is as good and loyala citizen as any body,
and that, with one exception, she had never
heard OF woman taking out such papers
in this country, The letter has been re-
rerred to the civil service commission.
The ruling of the commission has hereto
fore been that a woman not born In this
country must become patura.ized before
she is entitled to an examination.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
REPAIRING THE CAPITOL.
what work Has Been Done and what
Remains to Do.

Remains to 10.
The annual report OF Architect Clark,
Of the capitol, has been forwarded to the
Secretary OF the Interior. The report
states that the work ia preparing for the
new elevators for the Senate aud House
wings is well under way, aud gives an ac-
count OF other improvements made In the
interior Of the building But little has
been doue at the frescoes on the belt OF the
fotunda this season, owing TO The absence
Of the artist, Mr Costaggini. 1t Is ex.
pected that he will soon resume his work
and continue It until completion.
The report states that nothing has been
done toward lighting the Senate wing with
electricity, rs pro ided for in the act ap-
proved Aug. 4, 1886, as all the bids Invited
were In excess OF the amount available.
The contract for the completion OF the
marble and graz ite work Of the terrace aud
grand stairways has been awarded to the
Vermont Marble Company, and the work Is
now IN progress under conditions to CON
pletp the north stairway by the lst Of De-
ccmher next, and the entire work by June
30. lSsS.
Tie principal work on the grounds has
been the extensive grading and clrting
away the earth from the rustic terraces,
sud thus forming an easy Slope from the
walks of tho new terrace The earth taken
away has been deposited 10 the roadway of
The streets at the south Of the capitol and
used IN fillirg up the ponds in its immediate
vicinity, thereby aha'ing u nuisance.
During the year S3I5S0 was expended for
general repairs at the capitol; S25, on
tbe grounds; capitol terraces, Sl4D,20J.
iphiing capitol and grounds, S23,03i; cx-
fencing Senate boiler vaults aud additional
strum tuilers, $40 800; erectons OF stable
at d carptuter shop for the House, $1,000;
court house, Washington, $4,000; im-
Urovements and repairs botanic gardens,
g51nO
National Republican., 1887-09-16
hInrrinrn LIcenA,,s.

The following marriage licenses have been
>sueA AdrIa w. Green and Kute T. Pepper;
tm. +. Heaey and Mary &. Ward Louis e..
T mis- ana Jul a A. Boyco; A fred Pendeton
sld Jennie White; Albert +. Mcdowell aud
annie g. Nichols; Edward Tyler and Elizi-
,rih Taylor James +. Travis and Carrie B.
stewart; John L. Darcey aud :. Jennie Gun
bingham; Joseph BDrn, oi Pensicoa, Fla aud
iinry Mahoney, ofthis city; Thomas More and
Harriet Tietz; Joseph Harris aud Nancy =.
Holmes; james +. Hall and Idelaiic n. CLARK.
-Or: Waltcr K. smith of Richmond, Va, and
Lily ) Jones, of Essex cpuuLy, Va; BENJAMIN
Benson and Marina Ellen COnuor, b1tn Of
Montgomery county Md: George l.. Chase
aud Harriet Turner, both OF Montello, ID. U.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
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New Gloves.

$4,000 worth of Gloves we received this
month
There's case full OF samples, on the
avenue Of our 59c Gloves. The ticket on
them reads: "They ook well, they fit well,
they wear well; SOC. They are indeed
cheap; they are. too chtap.n
Another case full OF Gloves has sign
attached which reads: EVERY pair war.
rarttd, 0sc pair. The first time we have
warranted 9Sc Gloves. We warrant them
because they are $l.4S quality"
Still another case full, and the ticket
reads: "'Palais Royal Gloves, 81 80 pair
Every pair warranted and tried on, If de-
sir.dD
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Tub SMALL THINGS OF A DAY.
Minor Occurrences In and About tho
City.

CITY
II. G.. Hawkins has been appointed postmas.
ter at Huyfcld, Frederick county, Va.
,.,Moria Miller, by her will filed with the
ieei,cG leaves her property to her friend
Sarah kins'ow.
Brriamin Thompson died last We inesday in
the pUttOl wagon while betlg removed to
frcedman's Hospital.
ilson Perkins. coored, Is years of age,
who wns sent to iail for six ROnths 'or petit
larceny. was yesterday fardoned by the Presi-
dent.
Policeman Philip Mansfield has been pro
melted to class 2, vice Il. A. Penny, resigned,
and Francis Hughes is appointed private of
Cln's1.
PRESIDENT Cleveland yesterday reviewed the
lith Pennsylvania regiment, N. O., which
rptCd through this city en- route for
Philadelphia.
The conspiracy cases against certain mem-
hers uf the Musical Assembly, charged with
bryCCttlng Mr.. Krnuse, Will be heard IN the
10 ice court next Thursday
John Dnde, for many years colored m 's'eu-
yer OF the United States supreme Court died
,t his residence, 3ll d street southeast. last
Wednesday, after long Illness
The solicitor general has decided that local
steamboat inspectors have no authority TO suS-
peud'euginCers or pilots indefinitely, but only
to the expiration OF their licenses
william Marshall, colored, was yesterday
committed to Jail to await the result OF the in
iurirs hr inflicted upon Andrew Jackson by
hitting him over the head with base ball bat.
- -
Oup store will be closed Monday. the 10Th.
EisCman Bros corner Seventh aud +.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
New .Handkerchiefs.

window full OF samples OF our l2l cent
landkerchiefs corner OF Twelfth street
and Avenue). They are warranted pure
linen, and you'll say they look worth 25c
apiece. Try and count the number OF dir
f,rent designs. Nearly fifty designs IN the
window. We've got Handkerchiefs inside
,be store as high as S2.25. They're French
works of art.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Tribute TO Ba,nbr,are II. Webb.

A meeting OF the District bar was held
yesterday In the criminal court room to take
action on IN. death of Bainbrihge II. Webb.
3cl. James G. Payne was called to the chair,
and CHARLES Moore was chosen secretary
Me'sr,. Walter d. Davhce s. s, Henkle, John
+. Ennis. 4, f. Miller John A. Clarke, and A..
\. iipschmb, COMMITTEES to prepare resolu-
ions, made " report, which was adopted.
Thos. F. Nj Ter, John A. Clarke, Col. James q.
Payne, and Chas. s. Moore.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
1887. Patriotism 1887.

Let every citizen Of this, the national
capital, throw to the breeze on Saturday,
the 18th instant, from their housetop or
window, the "Stsr Spangled Banner" In
commemoration Of the Constitution OF the
United States OF America. w. w. &.
National Republican., 1887-09-16

The following robberies have been reportei
William Hogan, No. 40 East Capitol street,
reports stolen from him $500 worth of chick
ems. Mary Leonard, No. 1l9 b street north
CBst, reports that her house was entered Sun
'ay night and robbed OF some clo'htng and a
quantity of dress goods. Robert Barr reports
the thef, OF ESQ worth of carpenters tools
Haveiius Dr0esbach reports the larceny of a
US street. reports stolen clothing, So, val.
ued at $3.50. Mary Berry, No. 2l7 + street,
reports the larceny OF 81 worth OF clothing.
Boyd II. White reports the larceny Of IS worth
oi Clothing
National Republican., 1887-09-16
msay, why is everything

Probably, my dear nervous sister. because
you are suffering from some of the diseases
peculiar to your sex. You have a dragging
down feeling, the back.ache. you are debili-
lated. YOU have pains of various kinds Take
Dr. II. V. PIerces "Favorite Prescription" and
he cured. Price reduced to one dollar. By
druggists.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
prIll of the rhird natta,ion,

The Sd battalion, District militia, gave a
drill last evening under the command Of
Capt, Mills. The Emmet Guard, the Con-
tinentals, and the Washington Merchants
Rifles, companies OF the battalion, were In
line and all showed s7ldierlike behavior.
Nearly half Of the members were not In
uniform, but this defect will shortly be
remedied
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Low Rates TO Ge,tysburr, Pa.

For those desiringsto visit Geuysblry, Pa.
II the occasion OF the reunion Of the sih
egiment, OhinNnlnnieer Soldiers ~ ho ne
sept. 18th and 18th. the Pennsylvania tiltps
tonipany announces the sale Oi rbun1 trlD
tickets, the 18th to 18th, inclusive, good 70 re-
urn five days, Washington u Gettysburg, Pa,
ana return at the low rate OF 81 3j. Trains
cave the Sixth street station at 7;2j a. IN. and
2 H. m.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
The Trna nIeihnd

OF curing habitual constipation and liver and
kidney ills is to avoid the use of the bitter
drastic liver medicines and cathartlcs, and To
lake only the pleasant liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup OF Figs. IL cleanses as well as
sire Dgthens the system, and does not leave the
bowels cOstiye, SO that regular habits may be
formed and the invalid permanently restored
10 health. II acts promptly and effectively: It
Is easily taken, and perfectly harmless. For
sale in so cent and 81 bottles by all leading
drupgists
National Republican., 1887-09-16

lquity Court-Justice Merrick.-Chadsey vs..
Clarke; sale finally ratified and cause referred
To- the auditor. Tate VS.. Olmstead; demurrer
ovcTruled with leave to answer. Walsh vs..
" alsh; testimony ordered taken before Exam.
iner a h, ri Harper. Newton VS.. Newton; de-
cice of Sept. ., 1887. amended. Stott VS., Ono
huIdrn; Citizens National Bank allowed to
intervene as complainant. Lavnlette VS.. Lava.
ete; order appointing william i, Bruce guar
dion ad Item
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Deserved Promotion.

Maj.J. +, Legge, who has been the general
agent here Of the Baltimore and Ohio road for
some time past and made himself very popular,
has been promoted TO be superintendent of the
western division, embracing Keyser, Wheeling,
and Parkersburg. His friends will regret his
departure, but wish him success in the nav
field OF labor.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Gov. sh epherd.s Reception.

1t is evident that the proposed reception
toexGov. Shepherd will be hearty and
united demonstration by the citizens Of the
District to show that gentlemen the regard
held for him. 1t cannot be greater than he
deserves, and, knowing this, the reception
will partake more Of an ovation than any
thing else.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
New Laces.

The big window on the avenue Is full Of
samples. We're proud Of the display aud
Of the prices marked on the goods. You'll
he as surprised as are our competitors.
Direct importation saves to you and us
about 10 per cent.
National Republican., 1887-09-16

The DDubIa aCDmbinutiOu.

l2i1 and l2i3 Eleventh street southeast will be
closed on Monday. Sept. 10, in observance OF a
holiday, and will open on Tuesday morning
with full line of new fall novelties, which
will be advertised in the Washington Critic Sat.
ilrhny Snnl II
National Republican., 1887-09-16
New Millinery.

The window and store on Twelfth street
is prettily decorated with the new styles for
the fall. Miss Clancy (engagei from
Duplap's, of New York; can give more
attention to your orders now than later.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
CITY ITEMS.

HowLAND DEKfAL ASSOCIATIONS, I'll Four
hnd-a-half street northwest three doors north
of Pennsylvania avenue E. P. Rowland, M.
and mechanical dentists Extraetions, under
nitrous oxide, so cents each tooth, and only 30
cents extra for gas, whether one or q number
Of teeth are extracted at the same sitting,
persons. Artificial teeth ~ per set Gold,
amalgaln. aud white Filings inserted In the
best manner. All work warranted lrst class
National Republican., 1887-09-16

+. j. BARNuM ~ Co. received yesterday q
large assortment Of boys dong PANTS and
small boys short PANTS suits fresh from the
New YORK manufacturers.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Blk Months for Threats.

white man named Geo. Reynor, who at
tempted to kill himself about week since on
account of Mary Paxton, colored, was In the
police court yesterday TO answer the charge of
threats against the woman. He was COM
milted 70 Jail for six months.
National Republican., 1887-09-16

"ALpEREKY DAIRY WAGoEs"-Fresh Alder
ney Butter chprned every morning and deliv-
cred In u pound "ward" prints, at 10 cents per
pound. Also poluga eheoso, 5 cents per balli
buttermilk 8 Gerta per quart, and sweet milk
at cents per quart,
National Republican., 1887-09-16
PennsYlYania Coke.

We arc again receiving this celebrated aud
indispensable fuel. orders VIII be promptly
filled. First come, first served. A. X. WILL
LIAMs & Co., 6l5 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
MISS rants that were So and upward m arked
down to 1850. Eiseman Bros. 7th aud Il.
The Court Record.

hTTESTIoS IS called to trustees sale OF lott
ou CIr"Orsu. corner of sixteenth street, Thurs
day, The 10Th insten'.
National Republican., 1887-09-16

Edmund Raymond aud Frank Emerson, the
two bogus doctors, who have been robbing
boarding houses. were brought before Judge
bail to ga await The action OF the grand Jury.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Held for tho Grand Jary.

WE think you can find the best s. boys short
pants suits at Barnum's.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
Robberles Reported.

MEN's pants that were IS and upward marked
down to $500. Eiseman Bros, Tth and L.
National Republican., 1887-09-16

BERKELEY, pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, u per gallon, 81 q
quart, and 50 cents a pint, % cents a sample
bottle.s Tharp. SIS street northwest.
National Republican., 1887-09-16

The Palais Royals fall and winter stock is here
Is paid for We want buyers. Well cell 10 per cent
below fall prices induce you buy this week. Isnti
worth your while to buy nowp Call look through
he stocks.
National Republican., 1887-09-16

THE IS and $40 boys long pants snits at Bar
nuns are the best we have seen la Washing
ton Tor the money.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
$4,000 worth of Diamonds,

Oup store will be closed Monday. the 10Th
EisCman Bros corner seventh and +.
National Republican., 1887-09-16
OUR FURNITURE DEPARTMENT

Exeels In stock and beauty of
design all previous efforts. It
would be gratifying to US to have
you examine our
The Washington critic., 1887-12-22
Cost of a Incoming out" Dress.


Next to the bridal dress of young girl,
her Coming out costume is the crucial test
of task and income. Miss Morris "sweet
simplicity Of costume was an example. The
foundation was q lowneckcd, no-sleevcd
slip of what one would call rose white. If
yellow white be ivory or cream, then
pinkish white is rose white. The material
was corded silk, heavy and lustrous. About
the walking-length skirt was a box-plaited
row Of Valcncienncs four inches deep at s. a
yard. In each plat of the lace hung pendant
an artificial hai.blown blush rose. Up one
side. like n panel went row after row of
lace and buds. Dnpcd over the silk was n
mass of ethereal silk gauze, with satin stripes
in pure white. Opposite the panel, on the
right side, was big pocket arrangement,
made Of satin folds interlaced like basket
work, and springing out of the top was a
splendid cluster of blush roses, halt-bown
and buds. The girlish chest of the dcbutante
admitted of the upper half, the corsagc be-
ing made of overlapping rows of Valen-
| cicnncs and intcrningling buds, and hip
corset of satin, laced behind, showing the
slender waist. There were certainly fifty
yards of lace on the dress and 500 roses. The
material that formed the overdrcss was Sl0G
for five yards, the slip cost $50, the roses and
the making were 800, and 10 the simple
rosebud dress of miss In her teens, without
any jewelry or display, cost $5O0.-[Fron
Clara Bellies New York Letter.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-22
A LITTLE GIRLS LETTER.

Dear Santa Claus write
Cause Pm 50 afraid YOU might
Forget about my brother Jack and me;
We're so little, and you know
You've SO many ways TO go,
: You might miss such teenly-weenty tots
as We.
Jack, he wants Noahs ark,
And real dog with bark;
And II yor please, he would so like drum,
A toboggan and some skates,
And some oranges and dntes,
And just little bit of chewing-gum.
Then he needs m ovorcoat.
And o. he'd like u boat,
Some candy and Il pair OF rubber boots,
And he d be so very good,
"Doar Santa il You would
Bring rabbit and little gun that shoots !
As for me, please, Santa, dcnr,
Tho perhaps you'll think 1t queer,
There's but one thing that I'm really dying
for,
o Santa, can't you gucss2
a dully--that's it-ycs,
'Twould make me the happcst girl that e'er
you saw.
She must have u pretty face,
And dress that's trimmed with lace,
And q string to pull and make her say
Mama"
And on the other side
II know for have tfied),
Another string to make her my Papa !"
Please get me one that cries,
Opens and slnt,s her eyes
And do try and iind dolly thnt can walk
Yen wind EN- up you know,
And thcn round about they 90,
For, of course, doll can walk If she can
talk
And then Dollyll want u bcl
And mattress and spread
And u table and some chair and dishes, too
For, without them. dom you see,
Poor, doar Dolly. She might he
Halfstarved and sleepy and I'd not know
what TO do?
Dear Santa that is all,
And don't forget to call
Both our stockings you'll find hanging
where the clocks
Ticking the hours away
That will bring us Christmas dny
And my dolly to your grateful Goldilocks
I'M. n. Is. in Boston Globe.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-22
DRUNKENNESS
or THE LIQUOR HABIT CAN DE CURED
BY ADMINISTERING DIR. HAlNES'
GOLDEN SPECIFIC.

Can be given In a emp of coffee or tea without
the knowledge OF the person tHhlng 1t. IL is alb
solutely harmless, and will eject permanent
rate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. II has been
given in thousands o cases, and in every instancs
perfect cure has followed. N NEVER FAILS.
The system once iInprGgnatcd with the Specific,
II becomes an utter iinpossihllity for the liquor
appetite to exist For sale by $. y. WARE,
under the EhhiH House; n, x. HELPilENSrINE,
flgton
The Washington critic., 1887-12-22
u1,rcrn1oIry ron HEADAcHE.
A Curious Invention That Docs Its Cures
I'romptly,

A Curious Invention Tint Does Its Cures
Promptly.
"Do you know" inquired female
nurse at Bellevue Hospital of the New
York Nal and Erpress reporter ycster-
day, "that electricity is most effective
cure for violent headache? I have al
apparatus at home which purchased
in England two years ago. IL is
charged with electricity, and II cures
headaches as IL by magic. The appara-
tus is about fifteen inches in length and
is composed entirely Of flat or box-wire
links, made square. II Is II inches
wide and of an inch thick. AT each
end OF the apparatus is u circular cap or
plate. One of the caps is made OF car
hon; the other Is made of zinc. Two
separate layers of thin wire ruin through
the links brcadthwise These layers
are dividcd in the centre by sealing way,
the idea being to form the electric cir
cult. Should the two wires touch one
another the electric current would be
shut of and the apparatus would be
useless. On each cap is an evelet or
small ring made TO allow string to pass
through and be fastened to the head.
| The apparatus must he placed in vinegar
for two minutes before being applied 10
hehcad. In operating the zine cap IS
placed ON the right temple and the car
bon cap on the left. 1'hc electric cur.
rent generated by the acid of the vine.
gar then sets to work and the victim Of
the headache is generally relieved with.
in one or two minutes. The only objec-
ton have to using the apparatus is
that the zinc cap is sometimes so strong
MS to burn the llcsh on the temple.
have had my right temple rcd for week,
after using it. Now, in applying ii,
always place II cloth between the zinc
cap and thc'skin, and | find it cfiectiv,
in preventing blisterng No. these ap
paratus are not for sale in this country
The duty would he too high on them
paid four guineas for the one use
and at that rate and taking the tariff
into consideration it would cost 500 t.
buy one here.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-22

"Mamma, papa says you wernt pretty
last weok, but you are to-day "Ahl my
ehild, last week | had neuralgia, to-day /
have Salvation Oil.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-11

There seems to be no let up on the
State Engineer fight. Between him and
Senator Largford there is an old grudge,
but sBen" puts it in another form and
says he is neither use nor ornament to
the State. He rakes in his $500 per
month and tells the people he is making
irrigation maps which will be of great
use in the near future. But Langf rd
cannot see it in that light, and wants his
scalp; but "Ben" will not be able to get
away with it this session, much to his
chagrin. would sugges. that the Los
Angeles papers advise Mr.. Briefly in
quiet way to try and get down to regular
business and not to waste the time of
the people-to say nothing of its money
i'm the future. 1t would be better if
be could only keep quiet on the floor,
for he accomplishes simply nothing BY
his flow of gusto. 1t is always well to
rem ember the old adage: IA close
mouth makes a wise head il there is any
substance in the inside. have great
regard for the gentleman, but it is pain
full to hear him talk.
The Election Committee held long
session tonight. The case was submit.
ted, and the committee will report about
next Monday. The general feeling is
that Ryland will get the seat. He has
proved beyond a,douht that the Repub-
licans of Santa Clara perpetrated the
most outrageous frauds at the polls. The
contest between Start and Williams will
be taken up tonight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-11

SPEAKING of the "young giant" OF
the South, the San Francisco Even
ing Post says:
Los Angeles is the new California.
The spirit that rules her glowing life
i the spirit that is destined to per-
wade the State. Already its influence
is penetrating to every corner and
distributing the lethargy of a genera
zion.
Thus the energy, enterprise and the
leadership OF Los Angeles in the new
awakening on this coast is beginning
to be recognized by intelligent news.
papers. Let the cities of the north
copy after us-reach out for fresh
infusion of life and brains from the
East, and they will receive, as they
deserve, their reward.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-11

The difference between the way in
which the Sacramento Record Union
and the Erening Bee treat the pros
perity of this section, is the difference
that can be distinguished between
the treatment of any subject by a
gentleman OF liberal principles and
one of contracted and selfish preju-
dices. The Bee is constant in Its
abuse of Los Angeles, whilst the
Union takes large and liberal view
of our progress. as witness this ex-
tract from its leading article on
Wednesday:
We can entertain no jealousy OF our
brother of the South. The small
minded and rural journalism that
bounds it's comprehension OF force by
vituperation and misrepresentation,
BELTS only the back alleys OF civiliza-
ton. In the achievements Of the peo-
pie of the south, we see but the
march of the State to the goal OF its
highest ambition.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-11

A SHIP has just arrived in San
Francisco from Hamburg with $50
casks Of cherry juice, which is col
ored by poisonous analine dyes.
This cargo is imported by the wine
adulterators, now so extensively en-
gagged in San Francisco in imitatin g
with our California wines the popular
brands of France. Mr.. Chas. A.
Wetmore asserted in his remarks be-
fore the Viticultural Association a
few days ago, that 10000 gallons OF
aualined cherry juice were imported
TO San Francisco in 1886. He was
severely taken to task about the as
sertion at the time; but now comes
Mr.. Charles G. Leavitt, adujster of
duties at the San Francisco Custom
House, and says that Mr.. Wetmore's
statement was true. Pure California
wine is now passing through a
crucial trial. It is adulterated at the
East and passed over to the con-
sumner as California wine after it has
been doctored and cheapened; and
here it is disguised and falsifed, and
sold at the East as foreign brand
The wine-growers OF this State ought
certainly to have legislative relief
from the men who are destroying
their industry.